Morris Verholt
Master Student Neuroscience And Cognition
Elst
Summary
Passionate neuroscience student with an avid interest in how sleep and hunger affect brain development. Led studies at the Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Utrecht, focusing on premature infants' sleep patterns and its impact on their brain development. Collaborated with various organizations in the workfield like the Sleep Discovery Lab, Wageningen University and the Association Child and Sleep. Currently studying Neuroscience and Cognition and eager to dive deeper into the science of sleep. Enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills and a drive to learn. Always exploring new questions and eager to pursue a PhD
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member Association Child and Sleep
Association Child And Sleep
03.2023 - Current
- I am a board member of the Association Child and Sleep. We consist of various professionals in the field of sleep and sleep disorders in children & young people.
- My role in this association is to manage administrative tasks, plan upcoming conferences/webinars in this area and manage social media.
Member Sleep Discovery Lab
UMC Utrecht
04.2023 - Current
- The Sleep Discovery Lab focuses on researching the impact of sleep on brain growth and development in premature infants, immune system functioning, and disease progression in both children and adults.
Internal Chair of the Faculty Council
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University
08.2021 - 09.2022
- As Internal Chair of the Faculty Council, I dedicated myself to the interests of students at our university and was responsible for all communication between the student delegation of the Faculty Council and the rest of the faculty
- Through this responsibility, I have really learned the importance of communication within a team and professional integrity.
Studentworker
B.V. Topselect Detacheringen
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Besides being a student-assistant, I have also been a student worker for two years.
- This means that I not only assist Utrecht University in technical matters and jobs like I do as a student assistant, but I am also involved in organising open days and selection exams for my own study at the time, the bachelor Psychology.
Student Assistent
Utrecht University
09.2020 - 11.2021
- As a student assistant at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University, I have been involved in the organisation of the annual CareerNight
- In this function, I dealt with tasks such as coaching, training and helping lecturers and other staff set up meetings.
Salesperson
HEMA, Nijmegen
06.2017 - Current
- Over the years, I have grown to become the head of my department and was offered a permanent contract in 2019
- This means that I am now in charge of new forces and have to guide them in the process with professional communication.
Education
Master of Science - Neuroscience And Cognition 2022 - Current
Utrecht University
Utrecht 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology 2019 - 2022
Utrecht University
Utrecht 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Canisius College VWO 2013-2019
Nijmegen 04.2001 -
Skills
Highly responsible and reliable
Collaborative
Integrity
Analytical Resoning
Communication Skills
Organizational abilities
Extracurricular Activities
2022-06 - 2022-09 Application Committee - Faculty Council Chair, Utrecht
2019 - 2020 Year Representative - Psychology, Utrecht
References
Dr. Jeroen Dudink, associate professor UMC Utrecht, neonatologist UMC Utrecht.
Dr. Eline de Groot, neonatal sleep researcher, Utrecht University.
Dr. Olaf Verschuren, associate professor UMC Utrecht, child physical therapist De Hoogstraat Revalidatie.
Dr. Ronald Poppe, associate professor social and affective computing, Utrecht University.
Dr. Shalini Soechitram, child -& adolescent psychiatrist/somnologist.
Prof. dr. Marcel van Aken, professor in developmental psychology, former dean of the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Utrecht University.
Timeline
Member Sleep Discovery Lab
UMC Utrecht
04.2023 - Current
Board Member Association Child and Sleep
Association Child And Sleep
03.2023 - Current
Internal Chair of the Faculty Council
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University
08.2021 - 09.2022
Studentworker
B.V. Topselect Detacheringen
10.2020 - 08.2022
Student Assistent
Utrecht University
09.2020 - 11.2021
Salesperson
HEMA, Nijmegen
06.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Neuroscience And Cognition 2022 - Current
Utrecht University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology 2019 - 2022
Utrecht University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Canisius College VWO 2013-2019
04.2001 -
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